dial
Произношение: [/ˈdaɪ.əl/]
Слово
Контекст: «communication»
(noun) a round disk or knob on a phone or other device that you turn to select a number when making a call. It helps you to choose the number you want to call.
Пример
She turned the dial to call her friend.
Пример
He couldn't make the call because the dial was broken.
Пример
Can you use the dial to make a call on this phone?
Контекст: «communication»
(verb) to make a phone call by choosing a number on a dial. Imagine turning the knob on an old phone to call someone.
Пример
He dialed her number to invite her to the party.
Пример
She forgot to dial the correct number.
Пример
Did you dial his number to ask about the meeting?
Контекст: «measurement»
(noun) a way to measure or adjust something precisely using a numbered scale. Think of a clock or gauge that helps you set or measure something accurately.
Пример
She adjusted the oven temperature with the dial.
Пример
The dial on the machine was not working, so they couldn't measure accurately.
Пример
Can you turn the dial to adjust the volume on the radio?
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